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2023-12-31-accounts

Charity registration number 1189666

PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF ST MARGARET'S SOUTHSEA ANNUAL REPORT AND UNAUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023

PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF ST MARGARET'S SOUTHSEA

CONTENTS

Page
PCC Members report 1 - 6
Independent examiner's report 7
Statement of financial activities 8 - 9
Balance sheet 10
Notes to the financial statements 11 - 21

PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF ST MARGARET'S SOUTHSEA

PCC MEMBERS REPORT

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023

The members of St Margaret’s Parochial Church Council (PCC) submit their Annual Report and the financial statements for the year ended 31[st] December 2023. The accounts have been prepared in accordance with the accounting policies set out in note 1 to the accounts and comply with the governing regulations, the Charities Act 2011 and "Accounting and Reporting by Charities: Statement of Recommended Practice applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102)" (effective 1 January 2019).

Location

St Margaret’s Church address is Highland Road, Southsea, Hants PO4 9DD. Its bank accounts are held with Lloyds Bank plc, and Carpenter Box Jones Avens Limited, Chartered Accountants, independently examines its accounts.

Background

St Margaret’s PCC has responsibility for promoting within the ecclesiastical parish the mission of the Church: pastoral, evangelistic, social and ecumenical.

It is a corporate body established by the Church of England. The PCC operates under the Parochial Church Council Powers Measure.

St Margaret’s parish falls within the Diocese of Portsmouth. The parish now makes an annual contribution, (“the parish share”), which is used to pay clergy stipends, to fund diocesan ministries that support the parish and for diocesan and general synod costs. The diocese appoints the parish clergy. St Margaret’s PCC is a charity - registration number 189666.

Public Benefit

The PCC has complied with the duty in the Charities Act 2011 to have regard to the public benefit guidance published by the Charity Commission.

Membership of the Church

The Electoral Roll for 2023 stood at 38 members, as reported by Sue Lynes, Electoral Roll Officer.

Operation of the Parochial Church Council

The PCC was elected at the APCM on 14th May 2023 with 22 members in attendance. As the electoral roll number at the meeting stood at 38 people there were spaces for six members to be elected to the PCC. One current member continued to serve leaving five vacancies. Five nominations were received and all were duly elected. A Deanery Synod representative for the parish was also appointed. The PCC met five times during the year.

Standing & Finance Committee

This committee exists by law with power to transact the business of the PCC between meetings. It also considers financial needs, (including preparation of annual PCC budget), plans PCC meeting agendas, and makes recommendations for PCC consideration as it sees fit. Its membership comprised the Curate, the Priest in Charge, the Church Wardens, the Treasurer, one Trustee/PCC member and the Secretary. The Standing and Finance Committee met five times during the year.

REVIEW OF THE YEAR 2023

Ministry:

Worship

Sunday services have continued to grow and flourish. The morning service hosted an Alpha course during the autumn term which led to all children’s Sunday teaching moving to the morning session.

We are continuing to train and empower our team of lay leaders who are growing in confidence both in hosting and preaching and taking on more responsibility. Prayer Ministry at both services has grown over the past year with the team attending New Wine prayer ministry training at Holy Rood church.

PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF ST MARGARET'S SOUTHSEA

PCC MEMBERS REPORT (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023

Ministry(Continued):

Prayer

Prayer continued to underpin everything at St Mag’s. 24/7 prayer was held in the church and became a monthly event from September 2023. We are developing a rhythm of prayer throughout the week; Prayer on Tuesday and Thursday mornings from 7 am- 8 am continued to grow with up to 12 the church family attending. We have continued to meet once a month at Encounter to seek God’s direction and power through his Holy Spirit; Encounter is a creative space where we are able to explore the gifts of the spirit, through art, silence, and sung worship.

Discipleship:

Life Groups

Over the past year we continued speaking on the value of being part of a Life-group. This is a place where you can build friendship and share your faith journey with fellow sisters and brothers in Christ. It also encourages a place where you can share and be open with each other and hold one another in prayer, additionally a place of fun and we encourage our small group leaders to organize regular socials. We have seen our life groups grow. and have 10 groups meeting throughout the week.

Youth Group

Youth group met each Wednesday during term time from 6.30pm -- 8pm. We completed a second ‘Youth-Alpha’ which the young people really engaged with. We have a small team of volunteer youth leaders that serve our young people on a Wednesday evening. Numbers have been consistent over the past year and we are seeing between 12-15 young people each week. We have joined in with ‘Hightide’ the city-wide youth event.

New Wine

St Margaret’s again took a group to New Wine. This is a great blessing and has now become an annual church event with 38 attending in July 2023.

Bereavement drop in

This ministry started in 2021 and has been a huge blessing to our community during 2022 & 2023. The small team of volunteers from our church family and the community, led by Diane Smith, is making a huge difference to those suffering from loss and grief within our community. This ministry operates in the church on the first Wednesday of the month from 1.30pm – 3 pm.

Occasional Offices

During 2023 St Margaret’s Church held 13 baptisms and 13 confirmations.

PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF ST MARGARET'S SOUTHSEA

PCC MEMBERS REPORT (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023

Mission:

Alpha Courses

St Margaret's ran two Alpha courses simultaneously in 2023, one for the whole of the morning service and one for the youth group. Both courses were successful with a number of new people attending the morning service Alpha.

Café and Shop

The Café, which opened on 27 May 2021, continues to thrive and we have seen this ministry continue to be a blessing to our community. Our volunteer team has been consistent over the year, and we are continuing to see many from our parish find a place of belonging, and what has been so encouraging is to see people join our Sunday services from coming into the Café and shop.

Food Pantry

The Food Pantry celebrated being open for a year in May 2023. There are now over 220 members with 70 – 100 people shopping each week. Food continues to be donated by individuals as well as being purchased through Fair Share. Financial donations from both individuals and supportive groups continue to be vitally important to ensure the future of the Pantry. We have worked in collaboration with YouTrust to give advice to our clients with regards to benefits. Several Food Pantry clients have become volunteers in the Pantry, Café and Shop. In December we again ran Hampers of Hope providing 170 families and individuals with all the food for Christmas day.

Children's Soft Play

The children's soft play, which opened in July 2021, continues to open after Sunday services and for two sessions on Thursday and Friday afternoons. Each soft play session ends with a Christian action song followed by a prayer with an invitation to come to church on Sunday morning - this new initiative has proved very popular with young families with many families now attending Church on Sunday morning.

Church Hall

The Church Hall usage increased slightly during 2023 for church and other groups, as well as providing a valuable stream of rental income. Regular users have included Slimming World, Portsmouth Scouts, Five Elements Tai Chi, and Personal Fitness training, as well as several ad hoc bookings. We updated the lighting, decorations and blinds midyear which has helped to secure our lettings.

Staff

The staff team of Fran Carabott, Curate; Philippa Dawson, Operations Manager, Sue Lynes, Administrator and Francesca Sherron, Café, Shop and Foodbank Manager, continued to serve the church in implementing the system and processes required for running the parish. Changes to the team included Sue Lynes becoming the Pantry manager alongside her administrative role and Kate Precious being appointed as the bookkeeper in September. Fran Carabott was ordained Priest in late June 2023 and is continuing his curacy training.

PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF ST MARGARET'S SOUTHSEA

PCC MEMBERS REPORT (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023

Finance Report

2023 was an exciting year as alongside the growth of the congregation and other activities described elsewhere in this report, we achieved an overall level of financial stability. Key figures for the year are at in the statement of financial activities, but the following financial highlights are worthy of note:

Voluntary Unrestricted giving for the year was in the region of £58k arising from an increase in of regular giving through the Parish Giving Scheme with 36 regular donors (last year 28) giving a little under £4,500/month as at 31 Dec 2023. A further £34.8K of Unrestricted funds arose from grants received.

Voluntary restricted giving amounted to £46K with a further £33K from grants received.

Income from charitable activities saw ancillary trading increase to £84K, £24K of which is Restricted, and £5K from rental income (Bicycle Recycling). This increase is not a surprise due to church operations being able to fully resume post pandemic restrictions.

The Pantry is a key ministry and was established with a review cycle to ensure that it was affordable on an ongoing basis. Income from the Pantry and some donations are Restricted such that those funds can only be used for the Pantry and these have exceeded the costs; as such have provided a degree of resilience to the ongoing operation.

Gift Aid Recovery has provided over £10K and is a valuable increase to the amount of a tax paying individual’s voluntary giving. This is at no cost to the donor and qualifying donors are encouraged to sign up for Gift Aid.

Gas and electricity costs exceeded £30k in the year noting that the building is in regular use throughout the week. The renewable heat incentive (RHI) payments have yet to stabilise, there have been ongoing issues with maintaining the Air Source Heat Pumps impacting on costs although the system is providing warmth.

The installation of solar PV and roof repairs have yet to be undertaken due to a number of issues that include ensuring the chosen system is fit for purpose and awaiting licenses to install. This will significantly reduce electricity costs as well as demonstrate the church’s commitment to sustainability.

We continue to be blessed by the provision of the diocesan Strategic Development Fund which contributed to specific staff costs as well as some building work. This is a finite source of income and the growth of regular giving is progress towards St Margaret’s becoming financially self sufficient.

Church Hall lettings generated over £30k of income and the hall continues to be a valuable asset both as a provision to the community but also in generating income to be used for the church’s ministry.

As a PCC we were able to fully meet the Parish Share requirement of £17,197.

The year ended with a total income of £268K and expenditure of £222K which resulted in a net movement of £46K across both Unrestricted and Restricted funds. This positions St Margaret’s well for their ongoing ministry.

PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF ST MARGARET'S SOUTHSEA

PCC MEMBERS REPORT (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023

Finance Report (Continued)

We have set aside a reserve ensuring sufficient financial resources are protected to cover any costs should any unforeseen circumstances occur that result in restricting the ability to operate.

The greatest risk to the ongoing operation of the church's ministry is a failure of the roof. The intent was to reroof the nave during 2022 and then during 2023 but, due to several delays, this has yet to happen and as such the likelihood of an event is rising. The financial resources are now in place to treat the risk by undertaking roof repairs and the installation of solar PV. Delays have in part been due to re-evaluating the solar PV solution and awaiting specific licenses to undertake the work.

Risk item Likelihood Impact Mitigation Treatment
Failure of the roof Medium High Some activities moved into the hall. Shop
and café would have to pause resulting in
loss of income.

Replace roof
Increase
in
energy
bills
Medium		 Medium Installation of solar PV to reduce future
costs of electricity.
Manage
energy
usage

Day to day financial operations are conducted by the bookkeeper, Kate Precious, with oversight and guidance from the Operations Manager and the treasurer. Significant expenditure requires approval from duly authorised persons.

Safeguarding

The Parish continues to liaise with the Diocese for safeguarding advice and training. The PCC lead for safeguarding is Laura Preston, the Parish Safeguarding Officer is Philippa Dawson with Sue Lynes continuing as Safeguarding Administrator.

Buildings Report

The roof project continued to run throughout 2023, with several fund-raising events occurring throughout the year. Utility usage was modelled to demonstrate that including PV solar panels in the roof was financially viable. Site visits shared between the architect, solar panel expert and roofer have enabled a tight proposal for replacement/repair of the roof including solar panels to be ready for application to the Diocese for a Faculty. This should happen early in 2024.

Work was undertaken to update the interior of the church hall with new paint, replacement of the lights and new blinds.

PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF ST MARGARET'S SOUTHSEA

PCC MEMBERS REPORT (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023

PCC Membership

Members of PCC of St Margaret's Church in 2023

The elections took place on Sunday 14th May at the APCM

Name Role Notes
Fran Carabott Curate
Neil Smart Priest in Charge Re-elected
Laura Preston Church Warden Re-elected
Howard Jones Church Warden Re-elected
Paul Nelson Treasurer Re-elected
Hilda Mapeta DenarySynod Representative Re-elected
RaySmith Elected member Re-elected
Stephen Dawson Elected member Re-elected
Paul Thwaites Elected member Re-elected
Steve Hayward Elected member Re-elected
KellyCooper Elected member From 14thMay2023

The PCC members report was approved by the Board of Members Of The PCC.

.............................. Fran Carabott

Dated: .........................

PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF ST MARGARET'S SOUTHSEA

INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT

TO THE MEMBERS OF THE PCC OF PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF ST MARGARET'S SOUTHSEA

I report to the members of the PCC on my examination of the financial statements of Parochial Church Council of St Margaret's Southsea (the PCC) for the year ended 31 December 2023.

Responsibilities and basis of report

As the members of the PCC of the PCC you are responsible for the preparation of the financial statements in accordance with the requirements of the Charities Act 2011 (the 2011 Act).

I report in respect of my examination of the PCC’s financial statements carried out under section 145 of the 2011 Act. In carrying out my examination I have followed all the applicable Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145(5)(b) of the 2011 Act.

Independent examiner's statement

Since the PCC’s gross income exceeded £250,000 your examiner must be a member of a body listed in section 145 of the 2011 Act. I confirm that I am qualified to undertake the examination because I am a member of ICAEW, which is one of the listed bodies.

I have completed my examination. I confirm that no matters have come to my attention in connection with the examination giving me cause to believe that in any material respect:

I have no concerns and have come across no other matters in connection with the examination to which attention should be drawn in this report in order to enable a proper understanding of the financial statements to be reached.

Timothy Millett FCA

Carpenter Box Jones Avens

53 Kent Road Southsea Portsmouth Hampshire PO5 3HU

Dated: .........................

PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF ST MARGARET'S SOUTHSEA

STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023

Unrestricted Unrestricted
Restricted Endowment
funds
funds
funds
funds
general designated
2023
2023
2023
2023
Notes
£
£
£
£
Income and endowments from:
Donations and legacies
2
93,221
-
84,708
-
Charitable activities
3
64,512
-
24,390
-
Investments
4
245
-
118
-
Other income
5
798
-
-
-
Total income
158,776
-
109,216
-
Charitable activities
St Margaret's church and
church hall
6
175,092
-
46,956
-
Net gains/(losses) on
investments
10
-
-
-
56
Net income/(expenditure)
(16,316)
-
62,260
56
Transfers between funds
12,649
(8,149)
(4,500)
-
Net movement in funds
(3,667)
(8,149)
57,760
56
Reconciliation of funds:
Fund balances at 1 January 2023
39,246
31,269
42,380
14,975		 Total
Unrestricted Unrestricted
Restricted Endowment
funds
funds
funds
funds
general designated
2023
2022
2022
2022
2022
£
£
£
£
£
177,929
89,560
-
46,814
-
88,902
56,359
-
11,340
-
363
175
-
-
-
798
90
-
-
-
267,992
146,184
-
58,154
-
222,048
140,905
-
38,136
-
56
-
-
-
(1,021)
46,000
5,279
-
20,018
(1,021)
-
(15,975)
18,975
(3,000)
-
46,000
(10,696)
18,975
17,018
(1,021)
127,870
49,942
12,294
25,362
15,996		 Total
2022
£
136,374
67,699
175
90
204,338
179,041
(1,021)
24,276
-
24,276
103,594

PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF ST MARGARET'S SOUTHSEA

STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES (CONTINUED)

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023

Fund balances at 31 December
2023 35,579 23,120 100,140 15,031 173,870 39,246 31,269 42,380 14,975 127,870

The statement of financial activities includes all gains and losses recognised in the year. All income and expenditure derive from continuing activities.

PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF ST MARGARET'S SOUTHSEA

BALANCE SHEET

AS AT 31 DECEMBER 2023

Notes
Fixed assets
Tangible assets
12
Investments
13
Current assets
Debtors
14
Cash at bank and in hand
Creditors: amounts falling due within
one year
15
Net current assets
Total assets less current liabilities
The funds of the PCC
Endowment funds
16
Restricted income funds
17
Unrestricted funds - general
Unrestricted funds - designated		 2023
£
3,557
131,934
135,491
5,772		 £
29,120
15,031
44,151
129,719
173,870
15,031
100,140
35,579
23,120
173,870		 2022
£
2,140
75,734
77,874
5,248		 £
40,269
14,975
55,244
72,626
127,870
14,975
42,380
39,246
31,269
127,870

The financial statements were approved by the members of the PCC on .........................

.............................. Fran Carabott Trustee

PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF ST MARGARET'S SOUTHSEA

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023

1 Accounting policies

Charity information

Parochial Church Council of St Margaret's Southsea is a registered charity in England and Wales. The Trustees are the members of the PCC named in the Annual Report. The church of St Margaret's address is Highland Road, Southsea ,Hants, PO4 9DD.

1.1 Accounting convention

The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the PCC's governing document, the Charities Act 2011, FRS 102 “The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland” (“FRS 102”) and the Charities SORP "Accounting and Reporting by Charities: Statement of Recommended Practice applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102)" (effective 1 January 2019). The PCC is a Public Benefit Entity as defined by FRS 102.

The PCC has taken advantage of the provisions in the SORP for charities not to prepare a Statement of Cash Flows.

The financial statements have departed from the Charities (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008 only to the extent required to provide a true and fair view. This departure has involved following the Statement of Recommended Practice for charities applying FRS 102 rather than the version of the Statement of Recommended Practice which is referred to in the Regulations but which has since been withdrawn.

The financial statements are prepared in sterling, which is the functional currency of the PCC. Monetary amounts in these financial statements are rounded to the nearest £.

The financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention, modified to include certain financial instruments at fair value. The principal accounting policies adopted are set out below.

1.2 Going concern

At the time of approving the financial statements, the members of the PCC have a reasonable expectation that the PCC has adequate resources to continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future. Thus the members of the PCC continue to adopt the going concern basis of accounting in preparing the financial statements.

1.3 Charitable funds

Unrestricted funds are available for use at the discretion of the members of the PCC in furtherance of their charitable objectives.

Designated funds comprise funds which have been set aside at the discretion of the members of the PCC for specific purposes. The purposes and uses of the designated funds are set out in the notes to the financial statements.

Restricted funds are subject to specific conditions by donors or grantors as to how they may be used. The purposes and uses of the restricted funds are set out in the notes to the financial statements.

Endowment funds are subject to specific conditions by donors that the capital must be maintained by the PCC.

1.4 Income

Income is recognised when the PCC is legally entitled to it after any performance conditions have been met, the amounts can be measured reliably, and it is probable that income will be received.

PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF ST MARGARET'S SOUTHSEA

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023

1 Accounting policies

(Continued)

Cash donations are recognised on receipt. Other donations are recognised once the PCC has been notified of the donation, unless performance conditions require deferral of the amount. Income tax recoverable in relation to donations received under Gift Aid or deeds of covenant is recognised at the time of the donation.

Legacies are recognised on receipt or otherwise if the PCC has been notified of an impending distribution, the amount is known, and receipt is expected. If the amount is not known, the legacy is treated as a contingent asset.

1.5 Expenditure

Expenditure is recognised once there is a legal or constructive obligation to transfer economic benefit to a third party, it is probable that a transfer of economic benefits will be required in settlement, and the amount of the obligation can be measured reliably.

Expenditure is classified by activity. The costs of each activity are made up of the total of direct costs and shared costs, including support costs involved in undertaking each activity. Direct costs attributable to a single activity are allocated directly to that activity. Shared costs which contribute to more than one activity and support costs which are not attributable to a single activity are apportioned between those activities on a basis consistent with the use of resources. Central staff costs are allocated on the basis of time spent, and depreciation charges are allocated on the portion of the asset’s use.

Costs are charged directly to the most appropriate activity or category of expenditure.

Parish share and other costs directly relating to the work and activities of the Church are accounted for when they are incurred or become due and payable.

1.6 Tangible fixed assets

Consecrated and beneficed property is excluded from the accounts by S10(2)(a & c) of the Charities Act 2011. Moveable church furnishings held by the Churchwardens on special trust for the PCC and which require a faculty for disposal are capitalised at cost and written off over their useful economic life other than where insufficient cost information is available. In this case the item is not capitalised, but is included in the Church's inventory. All expenditure incurred during the year on consecrated or benefice buildings, whether for maintenance or improvement, is written off as expenditure and separately disclosed.

Other Tangible fixed assets are initially measured at cost and subsequently measured at cost or valuation, net of depreciation and any impairment losses.

Depreciation is recognised so as to write off the cost or valuation of assets less their residual values over their useful lives on the following bases:

Fixtures, fittings & equipment

20% on the reducing balance or straight line

The gain or loss arising on the disposal of an asset is determined as the difference between the sale proceeds and the carrying value of the asset, and is recognised in the statement of financial activities.

Individual items of equipment with a purchase value of under £3,500 are written off when acquired.

1.7 Fixed asset investments

Fixed asset investments are initially measured at transaction price excluding transaction costs, and are subsequently measured at fair value at each reporting date. Changes in fair value are recognised in net income/(expenditure) for the year. Transaction costs are expensed as incurred.

PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF ST MARGARET'S SOUTHSEA

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023

1 Accounting policies

(Continued)

1.8 Impairment of fixed assets

At each reporting end date, the PCC reviews the carrying amounts of its tangible assets to determine whether there is any indication that those assets have suffered an impairment loss. If any such indication exists, the recoverable amount of the asset is estimated in order to determine the extent of the impairment loss (if any).

1.9 Cash and cash equivalents

Cash and cash equivalents include cash in hand, deposits held at call with banks, other short-term liquid investments with original maturities of three months or less, and bank overdrafts. Bank overdrafts are shown within borrowings in current liabilities.

1.10 Financial instruments

The PCC has elected to apply the provisions of Section 11 ‘Basic Financial Instruments’ and Section 12 ‘Other Financial Instruments Issues’ of FRS 102 to all of its financial instruments.

Financial instruments are recognised in the PCC's balance sheet when the PCC becomes party to the contractual provisions of the instrument.

Financial assets and liabilities are offset, with the net amounts presented in the financial statements, when there is a legally enforceable right to set off the recognised amounts and there is an intention to settle on a net basis or to realise the asset and settle the liability simultaneously.

Basic financial assets

Basic financial assets, which include debtors and cash and bank balances, are initially measured at transaction price including transaction costs and are subsequently carried at amortised cost using the effective interest method unless the arrangement constitutes a financing transaction, where the transaction is measured at the present value of the future receipts discounted at a market rate of interest. Financial assets classified as receivable within one year are not amortised.

Basic financial liabilities

Basic financial liabilities, including creditors and bank loans are initially recognised at transaction price unless the arrangement constitutes a financing transaction, where the debt instrument is measured at the present value of the future payments discounted at a market rate of interest. Financial liabilities classified as payable within one year are not amortised.

Debt instruments are subsequently carried at amortised cost, using the effective interest rate method.

Trade creditors are obligations to pay for goods or services that have been acquired in the ordinary course of operations from suppliers. Amounts payable are classified as current liabilities if payment is due within one year or less. If not, they are presented as non-current liabilities. Trade creditors are recognised initially at transaction price and subsequently measured at amortised cost using the effective interest method.

Derecognition of financial liabilities

Financial liabilities are derecognised when the PCC’s contractual obligations expire or are discharged or cancelled.

1.11 Employee benefits

The cost of any unused holiday entitlement is recognised in the period in which the employee’s services are received.

Termination benefits are recognised immediately as an expense when the PCC is demonstrably committed to terminate the employment of an employee or to provide termination benefits.

1.12 Retirement benefits

Payments to defined contribution retirement benefit schemes are charged as an expense as they fall due.

PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF ST MARGARET'S SOUTHSEA

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023

2
Income from donations and legacies
Unrestricted
Restricted
funds
funds
2023
2023
£
£
Donations and gifts
58,437
46,355
Legacies receivable
-
5,000
Grants received
34,784
33,353
93,221
84,708
Grants receivable for core activities
PCC - Food bank grant
-
-
Portsmouth Diocesan
Board of Finance & SDF
Contribution
34,784
-
PCC pantry grant
-
7,511
National Church Energy
cost grant
-
-
Tesco foodbank grant
-
375
PCC Household Support
Fund
-
18,367
HIVE
-
1,500
Future Youth
Development Grant
-
5,600
34,784
33,353
3
Income from charitable activities
Unrestricted
Restricted
funds
funds
2023
2023
£
£
St Margaret's church and church hall
Sale of goods
398
-
Ancillary trading income
59,114
24,390
Charitable rental income
5,000
-
Other income
-
-
64,512
24,390		 Total
Unrestricted
Restricted
funds
funds
2023
2022
2022
£
£
£
104,792
69,510
21,464
5,000
-
-
68,137
20,050
25,350
177,929
89,560
46,814
-
-
3,000
34,784
18,550
14,238
7,511
-
6,987
-
1,500
-
375
-
1,125
18,367
-
-
1,500
-
-
5,600
-
-
68,137
20,050
25,350
Total
Unrestricted
Restricted
funds
funds
2023
2022
2022
£
£
£
398
62
-
83,504
51,197
11,340
5,000
5,000
-
-
100
-
88,902
56,359
11,340		 Total
2022
£
90,974
-
45,400
136,374
3,000
32,788
6,987
1,500
1,125
-
-
-
45,400
Total
2022
£
62
62,537
5,000
100
67,699

PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF ST MARGARET'S SOUTHSEA

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023

4 Income from investments

Unrestricted Restricted Total Unrestricted Restricted Total
funds funds funds funds
2023 2023 2023 2022 2022 2022
£ £ £ £ £ £
Interest receivable 245 118 363 175 - 175

5 Other income

Unrestricted Unrestricted
funds funds
2023 2022
£ £
Other income 798 90
Expenditure on charitable activities
St St
Margaret's Margaret's
church and church and
church hall church hall
2023 2022
£ £
Direct costs
Staff costs 60,431 35,770
Depreciation and impairment 11,149 10,174
Food bank - 3,462
Parish quota 17,197 16,460
Church building 57,894 61,405
Community cafe, shop and soft play area 18,654 16,559
Pantry 30,977 14,888
Mission and support 8,918 6,428
Church management and administration 12,234 10,236
217,454 175,382
Share of support and governance costs (see note 7)
Governance 4,594 3,659
222,048 179,041
Analysis by fund
Unrestricted funds - general 175,092 140,905
Restricted funds 46,956 38,136
222,048 179,041

PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF ST MARGARET'S SOUTHSEA

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023

7 Support costs

Support costs
Support
costs
Governance
costs
£
£
Independent Examiners
fees
-
4,594
-
4,594
Analysed between
Charitable activities
-
4,594		 2023Support costs Governance
costs
£
£
£
4,594
-
3,659
4,594
-
3,659
4,594
-
3,659		 2022
£
3,659
3,659
3,659

The independent examiners fees for the examination of the accounts were £1,104 (including vat), other payroll and accountancy services are provided.

8 Members Of The PCC

None of the members of the PCC (or any persons connected with them) received any remuneration or expenses as a PCC member during the year.

Clergy stipends were paid by the Church Commissioners within Church of England stipendiary guidelines.

9 Employees

The average monthly number of employees during the year was:

2023 2022
Number Number
4 2
Employment costs 2023 2022
£ £
Wages and salaries 59,909 35,179
Other pension costs 522 591
60,431 35,770

There were no employees whose annual remuneration was more than £60,000.

PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF ST MARGARET'S SOUTHSEA

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023

9 Employees (Continued)

Remuneration of key management personnel

The remuneration of key management personnel is as follows.

2023 2022
£ £
Aggregate compensation 31,533 19,716
Gains and losses on investments
Endowment Endowment
funds funds
2023 2022
Gains/(losses) arising on: £ £
Revaluation of investments 56 (1,021)

10 Gains and losses on investments

11 Taxation

The charity is exempt from taxation on its activities because all its income is applied for charitable purposes.

12 Tangible fixed assets

Tangible fixed assets
Fixtures,
fittings &
equipment
£
Cost
At 1 January 2023 55,743
At 31 December 2023 55,743
Depreciation and impairment
At 1 January 2023 15,474
Depreciation charged in the year 11,149
At 31 December 2023 26,623
Carrying amount
At 31 December 2023 29,120
At 31 December 2022 40,269

PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF ST MARGARET'S SOUTHSEA

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023

13 Fixed asset investments

Cost or valuation
At 1 January 2023
Valuation changes
At 31 December 2023
Carrying amount
At 31 December 2023
At 31 December 2022
14
Debtors
Amounts falling due within one year:
Trade debtors
Other debtors
Prepayments and accrued income
15
Creditors: amounts falling due within one year
Other taxation and social security
Trade creditors
Accruals and deferred income		 Unlisted
investments
£
14,975
56
15,031
15,031
14,975
2023
2022
£
£
138
448
1,935
1,325
1,484
367
3,557
2,140
2023
2022
£
£
-
52
-
1,433
5,772
3,763
5,772
5,248

16 Endowment funds

Endowment funds represent assets which must be held permanently by the PCC. Income arising on the endowment funds can be used in accordance with the objects of the PCC and is included as unrestricted income. Any capital gains or losses arising on the assets form part of the fund.

At 1 January Gains and At 31
2023 losses December
2023
£ £ £
Permanent endowments
Benefice Augmentation Fund 14,975 56 15,031

PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF ST MARGARET'S SOUTHSEA

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023

16 Endowment funds (Continued)
Previous year: At 1 January Gains and At 31
2022 losses December
2022
£ £ £
Permanent endowments
Benefice Augmentation Fund 15,996 (1,021) 14,975

The capital of this fund is not available to the PCC but the income from it may be used by the PCC for it's general purposes.

17 Restricted funds

The restricted funds of the charity comprise the unexpended balances of donations and grants held on trust subject to specific conditions by donors as to how they may be used.

At 1
Pantry
Roof Fund
PCC - Soft Play Area
Future Youth Development
Grant
Previous year:
At 1
SDF - Church Building Works
Food Bank
Pantry
Roof repair donation
PCC - Soft Play Area		 January
2023
Incoming
resources
Resources
expended
Transfers
At 31
December
2023
£
£
£
£
£
23,380
71,758
(45,156)
(7,500)
42,482
10,000
31,858
-
6,000
47,858
9,000
-
-
(3,000)
6,000
-
5,600
(1,800)
-
3,800
42,380
109,216
(46,956)
(4,500)
100,140
January
2022
Incoming
resources
Resources
expended
Transfers
At 31
December
2022
£
£
£
£
£
-
14,238
(14,238)
-
-
13,362
-
-
(13,362)
-
-
33,916
(23,898)
13,362
23,380
-
10,000
-
-
10,000
12,000
-
-
(3,000)
9,000
25,362
58,154
(38,136)
(3,000)
42,380

PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF ST MARGARET'S SOUTHSEA

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023

17 Restricted funds

(Continued)

The Strategic Development Fund is providing funding for the redevelopment of St Margaret's church building interior.

Portsmouth City Council contributed £15,000 towards the provision of a soft play area within the St Margaret's church. The transfer to unrestricted fund matches the depreciation charged.

A pantry was established in 2022. Grants were received from Portsmouth City Council. HIVE and Tesco.

Donations and a legacy were received for roof repairs.

A grant of £5,600 was received which funds an intern.

18 Designated funds

The unrestricted funds of the charity comprise the unexpended balances of donations and grants which are not subject to specific conditions by donors and grantors as to how they may be used. These include designated funds which have been set aside out of unrestricted funds by the trustees for specific purposes.

Balance at
1 January 2022
£
Fixed Asset Fund
-
AV Ministry
12,294
12,294		 Transfers
Balance at
1 January 2023
£
£
31,269
31,269
(12,294)
-
18,975
31,269		 Transfers
Balance at
31 December
2023
£
£
(8,149)
23,120
-
-
(8,149)
23,120		 Transfers
Balance at
31 December
2023
£
£
(8,149)
23,120
-
-
(8,149)
23,120
23,120

A fixed asset fund has been designated equivalent to the value of unrestricted fixed assets.

19 Analysis of net assets between funds

Unrestricted
Unrestricted
Restricted
Endowment
funds
funds
funds
funds
general
designated
2023
2023
2023
2023
£
£
£
£
Fund balances at 31 December 2023 are
represented by:
Tangible assets
-
23,120
6,000
-
Investments
-
-
-
15,031
Current assets/(liabilities)
35,579
-
94,140
-
35,579
23,120
100,140
15,031		 Total
2023
£
29,120
15,031
129,719
173,870

PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF ST MARGARET'S SOUTHSEA

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023

19 Analysis of net assets between funds (Continued)
Unrestricted Unrestricted Restricted Endowment Total
funds funds funds funds
general designated
2022 2022 2022 2022 2022
£ £ £ £ £
Fund balances at 31 December 2022 are
represented by:
Tangible assets - 31,269 9,000 - 40,269
Investments - - - 14,975 14,975
Current assets/(liabilities) 39,246 - 33,380 - 72,626
39,246 31,269 42,380 14,975 127,870

20 Related party transactions

There were no disclosable related party transactions during the year (2022 - none).